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—unconfirmedDetected 2026-07-13 · source: official gov
Sweden strengthens good conduct requirements for residence permits
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Stricter requirements on good conduct (vandel) apply to residence permits from 13 July⚠️ Not yet officially confirmed. Source: www.migrationsverket.se, 2026-07-13.
The new rules give the Swedish Migration Agency increased powers to refuse applications or revoke residence permits.
Official source: "From 13 July, stricter requirements on good conduct (vandel) apply to residence permits. The new rules give the Swedish Migration Agency increased powers to refuse applications or revoke residence permits due to a lack of good conduct."
Source: https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-13-strengthened-requirements-for-good-conduct-and-honesty.html · Effective 2026-07-13
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https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/news-archive/news/2026-07-13-strengthened-requirements-for-good-conduct-and-honesty.html
From 13 July, stricter requirements on good conduct (vandel) apply to residence permits. The new rules give the Swedish Migration Agency increased powers to refuse applications or revoke residence permits due to a lack of good conduct.
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